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Published Date:
6-12-2021
Author: Executive Compass
Like a contract, but often less formal, and not normally binding in law. Often used between 2 public sector organisations, or between 2 different departments of the same public sector organisation. A local authority may have SLAs set up by the computer department to provide computers and maintenance to all other departments within the whole authority.
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